21st Century Skill: Adaptability Lesson 2

Considering a variety of viewpoints and suggestions to get the job done means:

• Ignoring all suggestions and doing it your way

• Listening to different perspectives and incorporating them

• Focusing only on your own ideas

• Avoiding collaboration at all costs

Handling normal amounts of stress and using feedback in a positive way can help in learning from things that go wrong by:

• Improving problem-solving skills

• Increasing stress levels

• Ignoring feedback

• Avoiding challenges

Why is it important to notice when things change, like new technology or new responsibilities, and see it as an opportunity rather than being negative about it?

• It helps in adapting and growing with the changes.

• It allows one to ignore the changes.

• It encourages negativity towards changes.

• It prevents any form of adaptation.

Being open to new experiences by trying out different work environments, roles, and tasks can contribute to:

• Adaptability

• Stagnation

• Inflexibility

• Routine

What are some examples in your life where you have found yourself faced with a challenge and you needed to adapt or change your approach?

• I have never faced a challenge.

• I always adapt to challenges.

• I have faced challenges but never adapted.

• I have faced challenges and adapted my approach.

Did you get input from others, and if so, how did this help?

• Yes, it provided new perspectives.

• No, I worked independently.

• Yes, it complicated the process.

• No, it was not necessary.

Which is the best option and why?

• Option A

• Option B

• Option C

• Option D

Can you think of an even better way to handle the situation?

• Yes, I can think of a better way.

• No, I cannot think of a better way.

• Maybe, I need more information.

• I am not sure.

What are some healthy ways of dealing with stress related to school, projects, or work?

• Exercising regularly and maintaining a balanced diet

• Ignoring the stress and hoping it goes away

• Procrastinating on tasks and assignments

• Consuming excessive caffeine and sugar

Make a list of tips and post it in the class!

• Create a list of tips and share it in the class.

• Ignore the task.

• Make a list but don't share it.

• Only share tips verbally.